ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP RECRUITING SERVICE
Example letters to help you write to
the college coach
Write down some information
about yourself: Your sport, accomplishments, grades, goals, list of colleges and
any other pertinent information you can think of. Now sit down and write a
letter about yourself to the head coach of your sport at the colleges you have
chosen.
Go over your letter several times for
content, punctuation, spelling etc. Have someone check it for you, your coach or
one of your parents. Address the letter directly to the head coach of your
sport. You should include letters of recommendation, information sheet,
statistics sheet, and your teams roster. You will find 2 examples shown below.
Highlight the assets that you will bring to the college sports program. Prepare a follow up letter to send to each of the sports coaches that haven't replied to you.
Text shown in red to be replaced by your own information.
EXAMPLE 1.
7/3/2010
Mr. Ken
Lancaster.
Head Baseball
Coach,
Central State University,
Texas 76101
Dear Coach Lancaster;
My name is John Smith and I am asking you to consider me for the Tigers Baseball team at Central State University. I am currently a senior at Texas Community High School and I will be attending college in the fall semester of 2009.
I was the starting catcher for 2 years on the sophomore team and will be a 2 year starter on the varsity team. I am a heads-up team player and a hard worker willing to do the things it takes to win. I lead by example and I know I can contribute to your team.
I am attaching an information sheet, statistic sheet, and a letter of recommendation from my varsity coach.
if you have any question please contact me or one of my coaches. My coach's names and phone numbers are on my information sheet.
Thank you for considering me for your team.
John Smith.
433 Main Street,
Anytown, TX. 76102
Phone555-555-5555.
EXAMPLE 2.
7/3/2010
Mr. Ken
Lancaster.
Head Baseball Coach,
Central State University;
Texas 76101.
Dear Coach Lancaster,
My name is John Smith and I am asking you to consider me for a roster spot on the Redbirds Football Team at Large State University. I am currently a senior at Texas Community High School and will be attending college in the fall semester of 2009.
I have just completed my senior year and I was the starting Strong Safety for the past 2 seasons. My team, the Texas Stars, has been the Prairie Conference Champions for the last 2 seasons, we played some of the top ranked teams in the state and played in the Texas State Regional Semi-Final Game.
I am a very hard worker and willing to do the things it takes to win. I have always been a team leader and I know that I can compete at college level. I am registered with the NCAA Clearinghouse.
I have attached an information sheet, statistic sheet, and a letter of recommendation from my varsity coach.
If you have any question please contact me or one of my coaches. My coach's names and phone numbers are on my information sheet.
Thank you for considering me for your team.
.John Smith.
433 Main Street,
Anytown, TX. 76102
Phone555-555-5555.